Category Archives: Events

Phew! It’s been a while between beer posts but not to worry, I’m still drinking beer. So much has happened since the last Hops ‘n’ Bubbles post. In particular Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission had relaxed a few of the … Continue reading →

Alberta Beer Festivals has teamed up with the Brew Master Program at Olds College to offer Albertans the chance to choose a style, a name, and a design a label for their 2016 Festival Collaboration Beer. The first contest was held … Continue reading →

Ladies and gentlemen; get out your dirndl and lederhosen, it’s time for Alberta Beer Festival’s annual Oktoberfest September 25th and 26th at the Upper Big Four Building, Stampede Park. Yeah, I know that’s September (not October) but think of it … Continue reading →

Last Wednesday Grandpa became part of the Village family during the latest humpday launch at the brewery. He was slightly bitter about it but his fruity overtones (much like his Hawaiian shirt) eventually became the essence of the brew. Grandfather IPA … Continue reading →

The day is finally here! Calgary International Beerfest begins today with a sneak peak event at the Libertine Public House. I can’t wait to go grab a few tastes of my favourite beverage tomorrow at the main event in the … Continue reading →

If it takes a village to raise a child, you can also be sure that it takes a community (or four) to make an ale, specifically Village Gardener Ale. This year’s community involved ale release was a joined effort with Killarney/Glengarry, Bridgeland/Riverside, … Continue reading →

It has been a good long while since I’ve posted on the old beer bloggo…not to worry though, I’ve been drinking beer the whole summer. It’s October, which as far as I’m concerned, should be ‘World Beer Month’. It’s the … Continue reading →